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An Academy for Liars by Alexis Henderson
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
3.0
The topics brought up in this story such as persuation, manipulation, empathy, etc... are great. I loved how it made me go outside the book to dive deeper into the topics. I loved the atmosphere of the dark emotions and the different schools and even the dark images and reflections. It brought up mental illness, and other taboo topics and I appreciated that.
However, the things I really liked about the book is also what let me down a little bit. I would have loved for the story to have went deeper with everything. I wanted to see more character growth and know more about them. I wanted more of the school and why they are doing what they are. Each part of the story gave me a just a little and I was wanting more from it.
I would give it a go for a little vibe but mostly for introduction of some topics that are very relivant today such as influencing people, manipulation and so forth.
However, the things I really liked about the book is also what let me down a little bit. I would have loved for the story to have went deeper with everything. I wanted to see more character growth and know more about them. I wanted more of the school and why they are doing what they are. Each part of the story gave me a just a little and I was wanting more from it.
I would give it a go for a little vibe but mostly for introduction of some topics that are very relivant today such as influencing people, manipulation and so forth.
The September House by Carissa Orlando
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.0
I felt I knew the mystery the whole time but the characters whether dead or alive were very interesting. Everyone that came in contact with this women and this house did not go away untouched. I was drawn into the story. I felt it was well written. I did wish they did not draw it out so much but, I feel that way often. The little surprises towards the end were interesting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, and Blood
The House on The Cover of a Horror Novel by Ev Knight
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
To be the inspiration for a new famous horror book would be such a dream come true. I loved the premise of this book. My mind went to all kinds of scenerios that could happen. I really liked the main character and what she went through was so very realistic. I felt so hard for her the whole time. The husband though I felt he meant well drove me crazy. Believe her already!! I loved that he drove me crazy and kept me guessing what he was doing. The side characters worked so well to move the story. I kept thinking this is gonna be a 5 star for me. The only thing that slowed it down for me was the very ending because (for me) it got a little bit repeative and tropey. I also loved the baby and his characters storyline disappointed me. I needed a HERO at the end of the story. However, it fit for a horror book. This house spirit is truely a genuine villian. The story got sad but that is to be expected because the situations and topics are so real and so many families and women deal with them. Giving this book a strong four. I would both buy and recommend but I am sure it will get some mixed reviews. make sure to read the disclaimers for trigggers.